Boat cruises to historic sites, art galleries to boutique shopping, its Alexandria’s award-winning activities and culture that make it an incredible city, tucked just beneath the nation’s capital.…more

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A combination of early American heritage and cosmopolitan sophistication, Alexandria boasts a wide array of activities, ranging from boat cruises to fine dining, art galleries to boutique shopping. One of America's Top ArtPlaces 2013 and a powerhouse for the visual arts, Alexandria is home to the Torpedo Factory Art Center with over 80 artist studios and galleries, the Art League School, the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association at the Athenaeum, and the Del Ray Artisans. For history buffs, Alexandria's historic sites have earned the prestigious honor of accreditation as a museum system by the American Alliance of Museums for their high quality and engaging programs. Combine these with award-winning restaurants and streets of boutiques, all within walking distance, and you'll find an extraordinary city tucked just beneath the nation's capital.

Dubbed a “Best Place for a First Date” by Washingtonian magazine and The Washington Post, Alexandria’s dining, river cruises and live music will make you a shoo-in for a second date (or third, or fourth…)....
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One of only eight municipal organizations across the nation accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Office of Historic Alexandria’s museum system gives visitors ample opportunities to uncover the city’s rich and unique history....
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Nationally recognized as a community with a "backbone of creative culture,” and named a “Top ArtPlace 2013”, Alexandria maintains its reputation with celebrated art galleries, studios, concert halls and theaters. ...
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